Statistically, the Northern Lights are most likely to be spotted from mid-August to mid-April. The best places for spotting the Northern Lights in Ruka area are Juhannuskallio, Valtavaara ja Konttainen. An adventurous Northern Light spotter will make a snowshoe or Nordic ski trip to Riisitunturi National Park and stay overnight on the hut on top of the fjell! For instance Oivangin Lomakartano has a beautiful lodge designed for Aurora spotting.